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Coaching Your Church Toward Holy Complaint
As pastors and church councils know, obstructionists can do great damage in a church. Here's how to work toward the discipline of holy complaint.
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March 12, 2018
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Money vs. Ministry
Why, so often, during my 23 years of parish ministry, did my own actions and attitudes related to money betray my faith convictions about it?
March 5, 2018
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Is There Still a Place for Church Libraries?
I'm wondering, is there still a place for church libraries?
February 28, 2018
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Immersed in God's Love (A Short Theology of Nursery)
The basis/theology of worship is immersing children in the love of Christ and Church from the earliest age.
February 21, 2018
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Youth Unlimited Has a New Executive Director
Youth Unlimited is pleased to announce that Rick Zomer has been selected as their next Executive Director.
February 20, 2018
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What Is One Way You Hope to Grow Spiritually This Lent?
We often think of Lent as a time to "give something up." But what if we flipped the focus to what we are trying to gain. Will you join me in sharing just one way you hope to grow this Lent?
February 14, 2018
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What's Happening at Your Church for Lent and Easter? Share Your Sermon Series, Worship Themes, and More
Lent starts today and I'd love to hear about what's happening at your church! Care to share?
February 13, 2018
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Honouring the Image of God Through Word Choices
After PM Trudeau's "failed joke" involving inclusive language, how do we as Christians use words that acknowledge the image of God?
February 7, 2018
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What Refreshments (If Any) Does Your Church Offer Before or After Worship?
I'd love to know, what refreshments (if any) does your church serve? Is this a purposeful decision?
February 7, 2018
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Any Churches Celebrating Black History Month in Canada?
Does your church hold any events celebrating Black History Month?
January 30, 2018
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Narrowing the Gender Gap in Canada
What has the church done to close the gender gap, and what still needs to be done in light of the #MeToo movement?
January 28, 2018
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Summer Workshop In Ministries - Kalamazoo, MI - Summer 1981
I'm looking for those I've worked with in Kalamazoo, MI, for Kalamazoo Diaconal. We've seem to have lost contact.
January 24, 2018
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What Outreach Events Are Happening at Your Church This Winter?
I'm curious, what kind of events is your church planning this winter to invite people in? Got any creative or fun ideas to share with other churches?
January 16, 2018
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Do Trump’s "S---hole" Remarks Represent American Values?
What if the values of equality, freedom, diversity, and human dignity are not really the core values of America? What if Trump really is representing the highest values on which America was established?
January 16, 2018
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Women in Leadership at Synod 2018
At Synod 2017 we had our first Women in Leadership Forum and Prayer Gathering. What do you suggest as an effort to keep the momentum going strong?
January 16, 2018
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Recent Racism in Our Country
What do my fellow pastors think could be appropriate responses to the vulgar and racist remarks by the President of the United States?
January 4, 2018
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Takeaways From Pastor Mary's Talk 'Why Millennials Are the Hope of the Church'
Did you listen to Pastor Mary's talk on the topic of millennials and the church yesterday? What were some of your top takeaways?
January 2, 2018
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What Books Are on Your 2018 Reading List?
The new year gives me a fresh opportunity to ask one of my favorite questions: What books are you hoping to read this year?
December 19, 2017
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Has Anyone Tried Bible Journaling?
Have any Network readers tried Bible journaling? What do you like or dislike about it?
December 14, 2017
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The Giving Manger
The Giving Manger was founded by two sisters wanting to "help families focus on giving and the true meaning of Christmas." Do any of their service ideas intrigue you?
December 12, 2017
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What's Your Advent Theme This Year?
If willing to share, I'd love to hear what your Advent theme is this year. I'm also curious, what are some of the ways that you are engaging your Advent theme beyond the sermon?
December 6, 2017
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What Is The "Injil"—Sometimes Known as the "Gospel"—in Islam?
Book? The Christian good news? This short article sets out to determine from Islamic sources themselves, as to what is thought about when the word "Injil" is used by Muslims, and how it might affect Christian approaches.
December 6, 2017
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Show & Tell: What Visual Art Did You Create This Advent?
Churches: I'd love to hear what you're doing for Advent this year. What visual(s) did you use? How did you make your worship space beautiful?
November 29, 2017
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Who Do You Support on #GivingTuesday and Throughout the Year?
Though social media can be overwhelming on #GivingTuesday, I'm thankful it starts a conversation on giving. I'm curious, what organizations or ministries do you support? How did you decide?
November 26, 2017
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Three Types of Mentoring Relationships
Pat Gelsinger, CEO of Vmware, identifies three mentoring relationships that were crucial to the success of his career. What do you like most about Gelsinger's types? In what ways do you relate to these types in your own life?